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From memory, San Jose Bills fan was a huge supporter, claiming he didn't understand how pundits didn't think EJ would be the clear favorite when he had better stats, won more games, had less talent around him. I remember lots of EJ threads, especially after senior bowl game when he was the only QB the whole game that actually played well. I would have called EJ a 2nd round pick at worst. All these people thinking he would fall to the third are kidding themselves.

This is what I am hoping for. if we needed LT, then I would say go with tackle first. I would love evans, but I don't think he falls to us. Ebron would still be a nice addition. At paper looks like reach, but he would def be a boost to our offense. Getting RT in the 2nd round looks promising. Really hope it is evans though. Adding him would pobably make our receivers and elite unit. He would be our number 1 and we would essentially has 3 numbers 2s,

Cause he played more games and bills suck. but honestly, writing of Geno or EJ at this point is premature. both are talented, but have a lot to learn

He obviously knows talent pretty well, especially from is Washington Days. But rating 7 rookie QBs ahead of EJ is a head scratcher. I can see an argument for 3, maybe even 4. But 7 is a little too much. But to further it, he hasn't been a GM in quite awhile. As a media guy, he watches less tape, doesn't talk with the prospects like he used to, and doesn't have a staff feeding him info. He knows what he is talking about, but I would take it with a grain of salt. Same thing can be said for Polian. With that said, bill did pick a bad year to draft a QB. Pretty much the same when they drafted Trent, horrible year to draft a QB. Not calling EJ a bust, but he has a lot to prove. And saying 7 QBs this year are better than him is ridiculous. I would bet good money that if you put all 7 of those qbs on an nfl team together, and have them compete for the job, EJ would beat out at least 4 of those guys. Barring injury of course.

Agreed, Im not his biggest fan, but his twitter has a lot of entertainment value.

this seems realistic of what will happen, if he stays healthy. Him staying healthy really is the only major concern. But 24 TDs and 10 picks seems about what to expect. They have already added a weapon to receivers, and they should be upgrading a couple spots on the oline in the draft. So he should play better reguardless if he himself improves just because he has more talent around him.

Yeah, they are looking for teams with high profile players.

I think it can go both ways with him, but there is def concern there with his off the field issues. Getting stabbed by your brother? I mean, that isn't that far from missing games had it happen this season.... he got kicked off the team under marrone at syracuse... last year, Dareus, who doesn't seem to have off the field issues, at least no publicly, got benched for 3 quarters last season. It isn't a stretch to say this guy will miss playing time on this team due to being a trouble maker, whether is is something small or big, I don't have much confidence in him as a long term answer. But I think it the short term, he will be a nice shot of fire power the offense needs. So I like the trade, but I don't see the bills passing on evans or watkins unless they REALLY love an OT that falls to them. I guess there is a chance for ebron or a LB, but I don't think they go after ebron except in a trade down like last year, and I think they have too many high draft picks on defense already I think they are investing more on offense now

I still think WR is in the mix for the first two picks if the value is right. William is a nice addition to our receivers, but there is still some risk in there beause of his off the field issues. The bills really shouldnt write off the postion just because they aquired him

Stevie isnt expendable yet, but I do fear this coaching staff doesn't value him very much and his days are numbered after this season. Even though he isn't a true number one, I really do like him a lot. Still one of my favorite players and seems to actually like buffalo and has loyalty. I really hope he has a good season this year and maybe he takes a pay cut/restructures because I would like him to stay longer in buffalo. Bills need to bring in a number one still, but I would like to see stevie stay. Say what you want, but he is a decent player and he loves buffalo. Only excuse people have for hating him is because he is over paid and he likes attention, which is silly compared to the crap other players get away with.

probably going to come out closer to the end of april. I think it was almost draft time when the schedule came out last year.

yeah, the sooner it sells the better. It would look a lot less attractive to people who want to move the team if they are stuck with that clause for the next 5 + years.

I don't know. They both have an uphill battle from where the franchises they are working for. Neither has a top 20 QB (as far as we know), franchieses have historically lost, and their competition still has them beat. I don't like either of their chances really. but only time will tell

Pretty much. Perfomance wise he was fine for a rookie. The only thing that has me concerned is the injuries. If he can't stay healthy, then that is obviously going to negate everything else. I had similar concerns about eric wood though, and his injury stuff has calmed down a lot. So hopefully his injury rookie season is not a precurser of things to come

Stay strong Jim!

Doesn't bother me. Will just give the coaches more time to evaluate the depth on the team and give depth players some experience. Also gives hackett more experience, which he needs

Its not just because of the AW signing. There was like a 10 mill difference. The bills sign lots of their good players, but they can't keep them all. Look at the pats* losing Welker and talib to a conference rival, look at all the talent the saints dumped and replaced it with Byrd and a pissed off graham with no contract yet. Steelers losing Wallace and Sanders. Even good teams lose good players. The bills keep more good players than they lose. And by good I mean good, not great or super great. That hasnt been the bills problem with the most recent regime. Their problem has been questionable coaching and bad QB play, which is the hallmark of any bad NFL team. As much as I like Byrd, losing him doesn't set us back very far. If they add another good linebacker this off-season, this defense will probably be even better than last year, even minus Byrd.

You said you didn't care that Freddie had heart, because heart doesn't win championships, talent wins. That implies you think freddie is all heart and no/little talent. This team has had some good talent on it, but not in the right spots. We have had a pro bowl safety on the roster for years and never got into the playoffs. More important positions out there we could upgrade. Whoever replaces Byrd won't be as good as him, but honestly, those games last season byrd missed, I hardly believe that adding him to those games turns them into Ws. I would rather the bills upgrade 3 positions and have some drop off at saftety than pay Byrd 9 mill a year. A couple weeks ago I would have been ok with it, but now hearing that are available cap was way less than we thought, I say thanks but no thanks

That has nothing to do with the discussion. Bills haven't had the best player of their position in quite a long time. Even Byrd was 2nd at his position at best.

Yeah, havent had a receiver like Evans since hardy!

I am not a Nate Hackett fan, but I think the struggles on offense are just as much to blame on Marrone than hackett. Marrone has been very hands on with the offense, and if it doesn't immprove, blame rests on both of them. And the thing with the roundtable of QBs we had last year obviously was the biggest factor in all this. Hoping to see them make improvements and hopefully see EJ grow and stay healthy. I am putting aside my predictions for the team aside for the moment. With the way the draft went for us last year, I am hoping they do a repeat and if they add quality players like last time, I would be pretty optimisic. Kiko, Woods, goodwin were great additions. I am really hoping last years draft wasn't a fluke and it is a sign of great things to come. I agree with this. Definently played it safer with EJ, which was very frustrating. There are a lot of reasons for it, but none of them are really good

Derrick brooks, tony dungy, Jerome Bettis, and Marvin Harrison Def deserves to be in it. Strahan and Anderson too

The honors show is at 8pm on fox actually. nfl network is doing a commentarty and red carpet show before and after the honors show. The HOF class will be announced by 10

They have a lot of players up next year. So that would really be the only excuse. But I am with you, he is important, and I think important enough to pay him, even if they over pay. They wasted a lot of money on QBs that never even played for us, and that wasted money could have been used to help retain Byrd.

Not sure if Robey figures into the grade, but Kiper did mention him in his writeup. Manuel was what he says is dragging the grade down